A timely subject for those of us in NC and surrounding areas. Thankfully mine aren't in a basement but I know of many that are. Since extreme flooding is likely to occur with Florence just curious if any of you go to heroic efforts or just batten down and hope for the best.
I think I've posted this before the last time this topic came up, but I'd mummify the games in shrink wrap, and throw a blanket somewhere in between the layers to help absorb any leaks. I've seen photos of other people also throwing a tarp around them. It probably wouldn't hurt if you could elevate the games on 2x4's (or something else) as well.
Possibly 22" of rain,I'd say flooding is very possible. I would bust my ass and move all important stuff to the second floor. Water can do ridiculous amounts of damage.
Plan for the worst and hope for the best.
Good luck getting past the hurricane.
-Mike
Quoted from Grizlyrig:Water can do ridiculous amounts of damage.
Especially since it may not all be water. Sewage, chemicals, etc.
I hope everyone in the path of Florence gets away from the area and stays safe.
LTG : )
Do they sell a 5 foot leg?
Just a thought?
Quoted from ForceFlow:I think I've posted this before the last time this topic came up, but I'd mummify the games in shrink wrap, and throw a blanket somewhere in between the layers to help absorb any leaks. I've seen photos of other people also throwing a tarp around them. It probably wouldn't hurt if you could elevate the games on 2x4's (or something else) as well.
Fold down Head, than wrap in shrink wrap?
Quoted from Ericpinballfan:Do they sell a 5 foot leg?
Heh.
No, but maybe bed risers are also an option. That will probably get the game up to 8" off the floor. But--bed riser sets aren't cheap. They were something like $20 per set the last time I checked, but that was years ago.
Make sure you have current, decent quality photos of all your stuff to show their current condition in case you go the insurance claim route.
Quoted from mcluvin:Aqua Dam. Good luck!
Jump to 1:30 to skip the annoying kid babbling
Quoted from EricHadley:GET THEM TO THE HIGHEST POINT IN YOUR HOME AS POSSIBLE! HIGHEST!
It’s always good to be as high as possible...in any situation.
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:It’s always good to be as high as possible...in any situation.
I know I live in Colorado 
Quoted from EricHadley:Jump to 1:30 to skip the annoying kid babbling
Definitely! On second thought, I don't think this is going to do much good with hurricane rains. Water will just pool up inside the dam.
I’m in Myrtle Beach. I live across the water way and have weathered a few storms. I only have 2 pins. I will lower the heads, wrap a tarp around both. And I have found a assortment of small bathroom trash cans, tall plastic tea pitchers and buckets to sit the legs down into. And then I will hope for the best.
Quoted from rawbars:I’m in Myrtle Beach. I live across the water way and have weathered a few storms. I only have 2 pins. I will lower the heads, wrap a tarp around both. And I have found a assortment of small bathroom trash cans, tall plastic tea pitchers and buckets to sit the legs down into. And then I will hope for the best.
Hope it's not too bad for you! Looks like you are going to get a good whack from it.
Quoted from phil-lee:any of you go to heroic efforts
Of course you know that the only truly heroic way to defend your games is to rip open your shirt, puff out your chest, look the damn hurricane straight in the eye and yell “ YA, GOTTA COME THOUGH ME FIRST YA BASTARD!”
Serously though, be safe, stay well.
Damp rid bucket inside the pinball machine before its mummified might help.
Maybe have a trash waste pump, generator, fans and dehumidifers ready for when it passes.
Quoted from jar155:Just remember that taking care of yourself takes priority over your machines. Insurance exists, don't risk your own health or safety. Definitely do all that you can to prepare, but be wise about it.
And be sure to list Ebay prices in the claims
How well would getting a couple of plastic storage tubs, the larger kind that are like 16" - 18" tall, and sliding them under the legs work out?
This thing is huge, Coastal County residents can scratch anything in a basement, and any vehicle on ground level. A 20 foot surge will inundate all except the highest of homes, that is if the wind doesn't claim them. I'm 200 miles inland and looking forward to 30 inches of rain pushed by 60+ mph wind. All the gas, water and Hotel rooms are gone.
Still,if I had a rare machine like a Star Jet or something I would be doing something drastic,everything else can fend for itself.
A friend has a basement full of collectables and machines next to a creek in a low-lying yard. Really when it comes down to it a basement is the worst place for expensive / rare pinball machines and electric toys.
Quoted from Wolfmarsh:Hope it's not too bad for you! Looks like you are going to get a good whack from it.
The European modeler for tracking could bring it your way, stay alert and safe. These things can do anything they like!
Good luck to everyone in the affected area. NJ appears to have skirted this one, but I remember Sandy vividly and my thoughts go out to everyone down there. Be safe and be smart.
If anyone needs to store games or a place to ride out the storm for a few days, please let me know. Welcome to hang out with me.
Quoted from phil-lee:A friend has a basement full of collectables and machines next to a creek in a low-lying yard. Really when it comes down to it a basement is the worst place for expensive / rare pinball machines and electric toys.
It's likely that it will all be lost unless he removed everything. What a shame.
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